(jiǎn) - A type of fish, possibly referring to a

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jiǎn | 19 strokes | radical:

· jiǎn

A type of fish, possibly referring to a specific species of carp or similar freshwater fish in ancient Chinese texts.

A type of fish, possibly referring to a

Usage highlights

鰎鱼江鰎捕鰎鰎类

Synonyms

  • fish (general term)
  • carp (specific type)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The ancient text mentioned the 鰎 fish (鰎鱼).
  • This river is known for 鰎 (鰎).
  • Fishermen sometimes catch 鰎 (鰎).

Collocations

  • 鰎鱼(鰎 fish)
  • 江鰎(river 鰎)
  • 捕鰎(catch 鰎)
  • 鰎类(鰎 species)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Appears in classical Chinese texts as a name for a type of fish.
  • Rarely used in modern Chinese, primarily of historical/lexicographical interest.

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